First published in 1879, this is a new translation of one of the most famous works of volcanology ever published.
Ferdinand Fouque (1828-1904) published widely in the fields of geology and archaeology. He was awarded the Cuvier Prize in 1876 and served as president of the French Academy of Sciences. Alexander R. McBirney is professor emeritus in the department of geological sciences at the University of Oregon. He is the author of Volcanology and Igneous Petrology.
A thorough study of the entire geologic history of the island... truly an exciting and astonishingly contemporary treatise; required reading for any student of magma. -- Bruce Marsh Earth Sciences History